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Letter written in Cherokee syllabary with translated copy
Native American, Cherokee
Manuscript Collection: Fort Smith Papers
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Order by Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead to William West to report on arrest of "Moore"

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William West was the Sheriff of the Canadian District of the Cherokee Nation. Moore was an alleged horse thief. Bushyhead also wanted his removal by detachment of U.S. Army in the report. Folder 501

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Title(s): 
Order by Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead to William West to report on arrest of "Moore"
Culture: 
Native Americans, Cherokee
Date: 
July 25, 1883
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Order
Accession No: 
4026.2083-.1
Previous Number(s): 
75261
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Drew Manuscript Collection
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